Is human urine considered clean?

The Science of Urine: What's Really In It? For years, people have thrown around the idea that urine is sterile. In fact, you might have even heard that in emergencies, like being stranded in th…

Top stories for Long   Is human urine considered clean? Munyaradzi Chakweva. Jr, Medical Student & Philanthropist • Answered February 22 The Science of Urine: What's Really In It? For years, people have thrown around the idea that urine is sterile. In fact, you might have even heard that in emergencies, like ... Read more » 2.2K 211   I left a note on a state trooper's windshield because he illegally parked in 2 handicapped spots at a gas station. He saw me and said I was lucky that he didn't write me a ticket for illegally touching police property. Is that even legal? Sharon Cline, Retired Fed and Minister. Seen and Heard everything • Updated Thu I left a note on a Fire Truck that their second right rear tire was flat! Placing the Paper on the windshield. I then went shopping, next thing you knew, 2 Cop cars were par... Read more » 5.2K 5   Why do pastors not preach about what God's word says about abortion? Krister Sundelin, lives in Gothenburg, Sweden • Answered September 28 Hello, Tom Schaefer ! It's because God's word actually says very little about abortion. Anti-abortionists interpret "thou shalt not murder" to also include abortion, often al... Read more » 262 39   Which classic book is actually worth reading today? Robert Harvey, lived in Lincolnshire, UK • Answered February 18 Probably all of them. The insights into the human condition that is El ingenioso hidalgo don Quixote de la Mancha are still fresh and exciting; Goethe and the Sturm und Dra... Read more » 33 11   Why can you only fold paper 7 times, regardless of its size? Are there any other materials that can be folded more times, or is 7 some kind of hard cap? Vidar Øierås, Quantum physics. Probably uncertain about it. • Updated February 27 The 0.1mm of normal office paper multiplies fast as you fold it, but I see no reason that 7 times is the (practical) limit. Folding the paper 7 times: No fold: 0.1mm First fol... Read more » 698 37   Why don't many American bathrooms and kitchens have floor drains for water to drain? Daniel Christie • Answered October 30, 2015 I'm currently living in Canada and was also alarmed to find no drain in my bathroom floor. Back in Australia, all bathrooms have drains. I had been wondering where water... Read more » 87 15   Should you press down on burgers while grilling? Why or why not? Martin Bayer, Chef (1994-present) • Answered February 28 Depends. In the days of yore, many chefs would say no to pressing down on meat while it cooks. All you're doing is forcing precious juices out of the meat, which leaves it d... Read more » 829 28   Is it okay to wear lower glasses prescription for closer work? Nidhi Shriwastav, Optometrist | Ocular Health Specialist | Shroff Eye Hospital • Answered March 3 Wearing a lower prescription for near work is sometimes recommended to reduce eye strain, especially for people with high myopia. However, it's best to consult an eye speci... Read more » 11   Why do people say that American consumers pay for tariffs when, in reality, foreign countries absorb the cost, and the U.S. government benefits by collecting the extra 25%? Why do they insist that this is not the case? Mats Andersson, Businessman at Language Industry (1991-present) • Answered March 14 Why on Earth do you imagine that "foreign countries absorb the cost"? I make something. I export it to the USA at a modest profit. A reasonable business model is that someth... Read more » 2.3K 177   Why am I banned from adding comments? Is it because I put forward too many counter arguments which made some people unhappy & embarrassed? Chrysaor Jordan, became a master debater by avoiding puns • Answered July 1, 2021 If you were banned from adding comments on Alice's answers, that means Alice blocked you. It means that Alice does not want to hear from you. Not knowing who "Alice" is in ... Read more » 268 47   How do US fighter pilots compare to Russian fighter pilots? Michael Pinto, former US Air Force Weapon School Graduate at U.S. Air Force (2004-2017) • Answered February 26 Some people won't like this answer, but there is just no comparison between US fighter pilots and Russian fighter pilots. And before anyone gets mad, it's not because Ameri... Read more » 3.1K 308   My parents are spending my inheritance. What can I do about it? Nancy Caravan, works at Self employed, Artist (1972-present) • Updated March 24 This question reminds me of a friend who was fairly successful, (in her late 30s/early 40s) and was always worried about this very thing. Her brother was a ne'er-do-well, g... Read more » 3.2K 473 Read more in your feed

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